Outbreaks of infection with the organism Cyclospora are linked to contaminated raspberries,lettuce,and snow peas.The stain of choice to identify the oocysts in stool samples is:
A)trichrome.
B)Wright's.
C)periodic acid-Schiff.
D)modified acid-fast.

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Outbreaks of Cyclospora have been linked to contaminated water and various types of fresh produce (e.g. ,raspberries,basil,baby lettuce leaves,snow peas).Modified acid-fast stains result in the oocysts appearing light pink to deep red,and some will contain granules or have a bubbly appearance,which is described as wrinkled cellophane.

Outbreaks of Infection with the Organism Cyclospora Are Linked to Contaminated